Tag: Monaco

Prince Albert II of Monaco tests positive for coronavirus

  Prince Albert II of Monaco has tested positive for the new coronavirus, the principality said in a statement Thursday, adding there were “no concerns for his health.” The titular head of the Mediterranean enclave is continuing to work from his private apartments at the royal palace, the statement said. The announcement came three days after Monaco’s prime minister, Serge Telle, announced that he too had caught COVID-19. Monaco has said all public spaces will […]

Flying cars take off on French Riviera

MONACO, Principality of Monaco (AFP) — Flying cars might seem like the stuff of science fiction, but two prototypes were launched Thursday on the French Riviera, at an event showcasing “supercars” in Monaco. Dutch and Slovak companies unveiled their designs as world premieres in the tiny well-heeled principality, where luxury automakers have gathered until Sunday for the Top Marques showcase event. Bratislava-based Aeromobil, whose first prototype presented two years ago suffered an accident, is back […]

Formula One: Mercedes drivers surprised by Red Bull pace

MONACO,Principality of Monaco (AFP) 5/27/2016 –Mercedes drivers Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton said they were stunned by the unexpected speed of Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo in Thursday’s practice for this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix. The Australian clocked the quickest lap by six-tenths of a second ahead of defending three-time champion Briton Hamilton, with Rosberg third ahead of Dutch teenager Max Verstappen in the second Red Bull. “It is definitely surprising how quick they were,” said […]

Phl, Monaco sign agreement to strengthen economic, scientific cooperations

  PRESIDENT Benigno S. Aquino III and Prince Albert II of Monaco on Thursday witnessed the signing of the Philippines-Monaco Framework Agreement for Cooperation that will form the basis for future cooperation between the two countries. The Agreement, which covers such areas of cooperation as economic, scientific, humanitarian, and disaster risk reduction and management partnership and environmental protection, was signed in Malacañang Palace by Foreign Affairs Secretary Jose Rene Almendras for the Philippines and Minister […]

Prince Albert of Monaco visits Philippines

MANILA, Philippines – Prince Albert of Monaco arrived at the Philippines for a two-day official visit which is expected to create a stronger diplomatic and economic relations between the Philippines and Monaco. Prince Albert is also scheduled to visit the Tubbataha Reef in Palawan. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)